Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!

Best 43512 Ohio Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in 43512, OH (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,964 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 43512, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 43512, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
100% of private schools in 43512, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked 43512 Ohio Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Grace Bible Church
(Baptist)
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Gr: 3 | 4 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 43512 Ohio

43512, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
apSt. John Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
655 Wayne Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-1751
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
702 Washington Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2751
Gr: 3-6 | 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 43512, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in 43512, OH is Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 43512?
2 private schools are located in 43512.
What percentage of students in 43512 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 43512 are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 43512?
100% of private schools in 43512 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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